Oswego Daily News

Last month was nearly 6 degrees warmer than average. That ranks in 7th place on the all-time warmest Decembers in Port City history. Two other recent years rank as one and two.

Fred Beardsley was re-elected as chairman and Kevin Gardner is the new vice chairman. The Democrats had nominated Amy Tresidder and Jacob Mulcahey

Recently the Oswego jayvee girls basketball team capped off a fundraiser for Makayla Walker, a sixth-grade student at Oswego’s Fitzhugh Park Elementary School. Money raised will go toward medical expenses for Makayla, who is battling cancer.

Ron Kaplewicz and Mike Myers are re-elected president and vice president, respectively, of the council. However, a resolution containing a salary increase for the positions was tabled.

On January 1, the Oswego City Police Department arrested Ronald J. Bisnett, 42, of 5432 State Route 104, Oswego. At approximately 1:11a.m. at East Seneca and Ninth streets Bisnett was observed by police allegedly failing to stop for several stop signs.

A school project for the Christmas holidays turned out to be more than just a grade for eighth-grade student, Malcolm Wettering, and brought tremendous joy to the residents of one Oswego nursing home.

Michael C. Backus of Mexico was sworn in as Oswego County Clerk on Jan. 1. Accompanied by his family, including his brother SSgt. Robert P. Backus USMC, Backus was sworn in by NYS Supreme Court Judge James McCarthy.

The Vice Chairman of the Oswego County Legislature was the most recent of several public servants to pass away since last summer. He is best known for the development of Oswego County’s comprehensive solid waste management system.

The Oswego Common Council OK’d the sale of the Mid-Town Parking Garage. Family Court attendant celebrates 90th birthday and retires from the position she held since 1984. And the county mourned the loss of Art Ospelt.